Beas River Latest News
The recent unprecedented rainfall in its catchment areas, the Beas river in Himachal Pradesh recorded its highest-ever inflow of water.
About Beas River
- It was known as Vipas in the past, meaning the “Unfettered” river.
- It is a river in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab states, northwestern India.
- It is one of the five rivers that give Punjab (“Five Rivers”) its name.
- Origin: It rises 4,361 metres (14,308 ft.) above sea-level on the southern face of Rohtang Pass in Kullu at Beas Kund.
- Course: It traverses 470 kilometres before joining Sutlej at Harike, Punjab.
- Major Tributaries: The major tributaries of the Beas River are Bain, Banganga, Luni, and Uhal, along with Banner, Chakki, Gaj, Harla, Mamuni, Parvati, Patlikuhlal, Sainj, Suketi, and Tirthan.
- The Beas forms the world-famous valleys of Kullu and Kangra.
- The Beas catchment is under the influence of western disturbances that bring snowfall to the upper sub-catchment during winter and the monsoon provides around 70% of the annual rainfall during June - September.
- Dams: The Pong Dam, also known as the Beas Dam, is an earth-fill embankment dam constructed on the river Beas in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh.
Source: IE
Beas River FAQs
Q1: What is another name for the Beas River?
Ans: Vipas
Q2: Which dam is built on the Beas River?
Ans: The Pong Dam
